Release No. 0425.09
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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES NAMING STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FOR THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, September 4, 2009 - The Obama Administration today continued naming individuals who will serve as State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency at the USDA.
"These individuals have a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our rural communities and will help build on the Obama Administration's efforts to rebuild and revitalize rural America," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
MARYLAND
Charles Cawley - Cawley was County Administrator for Caroline County Maryland for ten years and has experience in critical administrative areas in addition to his knowledge of agriculture. He was also a grain farmer for 15 years and has been a Christmas tree farmer since 1994. Mr. Cawley is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Maryland Broadband Cooperative Inc. where he completed the financial documents for over $126 million in rural broadband stimulus grant submittal funding.
RHODE ISLAND
Paul Brule - Brule has been employed by the Calson Corporation since 2001. Previously, Brule was the State Executive Director for the FSA from 1993-2001, as well as 1979-1981. Also, Brule served as the Acting State Director in 2000. Brule was also the acting State Executive Director for the State of Connecticut in 2000. Brule has run a farm since 1979, and a dairy farm from 1967-1976. Brule is a retired member of the local fire department, and is a member of the Bristol-Warren Regional District School Committee.
USDA's Farm Services Agency works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural Americans. Some of the agency's efforts include facilitating income support, disaster assistance and conservation programs, providing operating loans for the procurement of farm equipment, seed and fertilizer, as well as offering ownership loans to help new and veteran producers purchase a farm. FSA also works to procure various commodities to benefit low-income families through domestic food assistance programs.
The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Reflecting President Obama's commitment to expanding economic opportunities in rural America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the USDA are working to enhance availability of broadband, promote the development of renewable energy, to conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment, and promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply.
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